A bright meteor over Michigan in 1961

Summary

In June 1961, a witness in Michigan observed a bright object in the sky initially thought to be a jet vapor trail. However, the object disappeared quickly, raising questions. It appeared near where the sun had just risen, about 30 degrees above the horizon. The report concluded it was an astronomical meteor, though more information was sought without success.

The case was evaluated by Project 10073, which coordinated UFO reports with NASA and the Air Force. A letter was sent to the witness requesting more details, but there was no response. Despite the lack of data, investigators considered the event consistent with a meteor. The testimony, though brief, shows how sightings were handled in an era with limited technology.